“What he is saying is ‘I have been toiling in obscurity’. What are the four most prominent franchises historically in the league? Lakers, Celtics, Knicks and 76ers.

“He wants one of those four because he is one of the only players who has pointed out ‘I’m the best player in the league. I am not the second best player. Put me in a major market and let me show everyone how good I’ve been for all these years’.”

However, Wright has warned the Pelicans of the dangers of letting their key asset leave the franchise.

“If I were New Orleans I would not trade Anthony Davis at any point,” he added.

The Pelicans have been warned to keep hold of their star man (Image: GETTY)

“I do not care how much he is threatening. He is a generational among generational talents.

“If you trade him you will never get a player like him again. I do not think you can get fair value.

“I think they should be stubborn. I don’t think they should care what he wants.”